11th February 2026
The iHV Innovation and Research Team has been shortlisted for the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2026 in the Nurse of the Year category, in recognition of their work creating the film ‘Invisible’ and advancing public health nursing by addressing fathers’ perinatal mental health.
The iHV Innovation and Research Team
The shortlist recognises individuals or teams that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and impact in nursing practice. Created to shine a light on the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by fathers during the perinatal period, ‘Invisible’ combines research evidence with lived experience to tell a powerful and emotionally resonant story.
The film has been widely viewed across the UK and achieved global reach – as well as being embedded in training for professionals to support more inclusive, family-centred approaches to perinatal mental health. The film’s far-reaching impact includes use by organisations supporting families overseas. These include SSAFA (the Armed Forces charity), where the film has helped open conversations about parental mental wellbeing and embed mental health as part of everyday family life for Armed Forces families living abroad. Read more here.
‘Invisible’ has also achieved significant recognition beyond health and nursing settings, having been officially selected for the Crystal Palace International Film Festival. This represents a major milestone, as it means the film qualifies for consideration for the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), reflecting the quality, impact, and wider cultural relevance of the work.
The British Journal of Nursing Awards ceremony will take place on 20 March 2026, bringing together nursing teams from across the UK to celebrate outstanding contributions to the profession. Being shortlisted for a national award by the British Journal of Nursing is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication, creativity, and impact of the Innovation and Research Team’s work.
The full shortlist is available on the BJN Awards website.
